MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker sent a letter to President Barack Obama on Wednesday, August 3rd requesting a federal disaster declaration for nine northern Wisconsin counties and the tribal nation of Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. This, after torrential rains and flash floods last month caused more than $25 million in damage to roads and public infrastructure. The request is for federal assistance to help local governments recover from the disaster.
Gov. Walker requested federal disaster assistance for the following counties:
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